Outdoor fitness

Outdoor fitness is increasingly being used in parks, residential areas, sports parks, school environments, recreational areas and urban sports locations. By bringing sport and movement outdoors, an accessible place is created where people can train independently or together.

An outdoor fitness spot can be set up compactly with a few pieces of equipment, but it can also be developed as a complete exercise park or trail. We think along about the right combination of equipment, target groups, routes, surfacing and intensity of use.

Calisthenics is a popular form of strength training where athletes mainly train using their own body weight. Think pull-ups, dips, push-ups, leg raises and other exercises on racks and bars. This type of outdoor fitness is suitable for both beginners and advanced athletes.

W&H delivers calisthenics solutions and CustomBars for street workout, functional training and strength training in public space. By combining different elements, a complete calisthenics zone can be set up that fits the sports level of the users.

Outdoor fitness equipment makes strength, mobility, balance and conditioning training accessible in outdoor space. Depending on the target group, equipment with a low entry level can be chosen, equipment for functional training, or equipment that is more challenging for more intensive use.

For beginner athletes, seniors and groups such as More Movement for Seniors (Meer Bewegen voor Ouderen), accessible equipment is important. For enthusiastic athletes or urban sports locations, equipment with more training variety and physical challenge can be chosen.

An exercise trail or fitness route turns outdoor space into an active route. By combining multiple pieces of equipment or movement prompts, a place is created where users can walk, train, recover and move at their own level.

Trails are suitable for parks, care environments, recreational areas, residential neighborhoods and sports facilities. They can be set up for different target groups, such as seniors, adults, youth or mixed user groups. We think along about the logical structure, routing and placement of equipment.

For green environments such as parks, recreational areas and nature zones, a natural appearance can be important. Equipment from a natural line fits better with the surroundings and creates a calmer image in outdoor space.

This means that outdoor fitness equipment can be applied without being too clearly present in the landscape. This is of interest to municipalities and land managers who want to encourage movement while maintaining a natural appearance.

Not every outdoor fitness spot has to focus on intensive strength training. For seniors, beginner athletes or people who want to move in a low-threshold way, accessible equipment and simple exercises are important. Think equipment for mobility, balance, light strength training and coordination.

Outdoor fitness can therefore contribute to active ageing, social interaction and more movement in the neighbourhood. W&H helps with putting together an exercise spot that fits the physical capabilities of the target group.

In outdoor fitness, good placement is important. Equipment must be positioned logically in relation to walking routes, sight lines, surfacing, safety zones and other facilities in the area. The installation also needs to be carried out carefully to place the equipment firmly and safely.

W&H can think along about the layout and placement of outdoor fitness locations. If desired, we can also take care of the installation, so that the exercise spot is realized in a proper way.

An outdoor fitness spot works best when users know what they can do with it. That is why activation is important. Think online exercises, QR codes, instruction boards, exercise routes or training sessions that help people use the equipment properly and safely.

With solutions such as the QR Fit bench and digital support, the threshold to get started is lower. Users immediately get inspiration for exercises, making it more likely that the exercise spot will be actively used.

There are different types of equipment for outdoor fitness. Think calisthenics racks, strength training equipment, balance and mobility equipment, exercise trails, fitness routes and the QR Fit bench. Which equipment best fits depends on the target group, location and desired training type.

Yes, we can think along about the layout, placement and installation of outdoor fitness equipment. In doing so, we look at the available space, safety zones, surfacing, routing and the type of use. If desired, we can also take care of the installation.

When outdoor fitness equipment is used, shock-absorbing and wear-resistant surfaces are often applied. Think of rubber, artificial turf, sports flooring or other surfaces that suit the equipment and the fall height. The right choice depends on the location, use and safety requirements.

Yes, outdoor fitness can be supported with online exercises, for example via QR codes or digital training concepts. The QR Fit bench is a good example of this. Users can use a QR code to view exercises and get started right away at their own level.